Nigelnaturist
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Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]
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stevey
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Took my bike to lbs done the job there and then 
no waiting for 3-4 days, just waiting for torrential rain to stop 
no waiting for 3-4 days, just waiting for torrential rain to stop SWSteve
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@Mo1959 I've heard a lot about how lots of phyiscal exercise can damage your immune system, but this is mainly seen with pro-athletes. However due t what you were/are doing this would probably also applicable to you, so watch out when you feel a bit down
About to head out for a bit, thinking about doing something like 30/40 at a decent(ish) pace, maybe a couple of climbs. Need to finish in Bristol to collect my car after some idiot blocked me in whilst at work earlier. Never mind, it will be nice to finish somewhere different for a change
About to head out for a bit, thinking about doing something like 30/40 at a decent(ish) pace, maybe a couple of climbs. Need to finish in Bristol to collect my car after some idiot blocked me in whilst at work earlier. Never mind, it will be nice to finish somewhere different for a change
Mo1959
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- Perthshire,Scotland
I'll send you some sun down. Absolutely gorgeous here. Just back my second 4 mile walk of the day with the dog. Beautiful blue skies and a light breeze.Took my bike to lbs done the job there and then
stevey
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- sutton coldfield
I'll send you some sun down. Absolutely gorgeous here. Just back my second 4 mile walk of the day with the dog. Beautiful blue skies and a light breeze.
Thanks @Mo1959 could do with it, been a week since my last ride lost a bit of motivation i'll be ok though once i get out....
stevey
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- sutton coldfield
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- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
Crikey - that was a tough ride! Got off my bum and did 17.23 miles but av' was down to only 12.1 mph.
Last 7.8 miles were straight into a heavy north wind. Very hard going; bits where I usually whizz along at 18-20 mph I was down to <10 mph! At several points up very slight inclines I was struggling to get above 6 mph in 36x28!
Side winds were none to clever either.
My legs feel heavy but I am glad I went out.
Stay safe all.
Last 7.8 miles were straight into a heavy north wind. Very hard going; bits where I usually whizz along at 18-20 mph I was down to <10 mph! At several points up very slight inclines I was struggling to get above 6 mph in 36x28!
Side winds were none to clever either.
My legs feel heavy but I am glad I went out.
Stay safe all.
stevey
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- sutton coldfield
With you on that one @SpokeyDokey nowhere near the distance you did (Well done) but needed to get out after what i consider a bad week for me indulging in food i don't normally eat....
Again legs felt heavy and it seemed like i was cycling through syrup...
Back on tomorrow hopefully shouldn't take that long.
bozmandb9
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- South Oxfordshire
Well got out and did my longest ride yet. A couple of guys from my village are a lot more experienced than me (I'm only a couple of months into cycling again). They were just about to set off and I stupidly said I would go with them, despite them saying they were off to do 50 miles or so!
Well I don't think that was ever going to happen, not at their pace, and especially since I needed to be back in two hours to pick up my son! So I peeled off after 23 miles and made my way home alone, another 10 miles. So anyway, I guess I broke my 50k cherry, and a few hills too! Here's my strava page:
http://www.strava.com/activities/88570102
Well I don't think that was ever going to happen, not at their pace, and especially since I needed to be back in two hours to pick up my son! So I peeled off after 23 miles and made my way home alone, another 10 miles. So anyway, I guess I broke my 50k cherry, and a few hills too! Here's my strava page:
http://www.strava.com/activities/88570102
Haven't been out for a week so this afternoon I thought I'd try a new challenge and ride a longer route. Wasn't in any rush but did manage to to increase my distance and a new top speed coming down a hill, but boy do I ache now I'm home!
37.26 miles in 2 hours 48 minutes, average 13.3 mph, max 35.1 mph
37.26 miles in 2 hours 48 minutes, average 13.3 mph, max 35.1 mph
BrianEvesham
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- South Littleton, Evesham.
Went out for my second longest run to date;
http://www.strava.com/activities/88576510
Slower avg for me but we were in a group, the local Honeybourne Bike User Group.
http://www.strava.com/activities/88576510
Slower avg for me but we were in a group, the local Honeybourne Bike User Group.
Goonerobes
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- Wiltshire
The sun popped its head out down here so it would have been a shame not to go out. 
So suitably attired off I went on a route I'd done a few weeks ago, a) because its a lovely route & b) because a damn little hill beat me last time as I didn't realise it was in two parts & I'd given it my all on the 1st bit!!
Anyway I beat the bugger & then went on to do my longest ever ride of 51.3 miles, smashing my old record by a massive 0.4 miles.
http://www.strava.com/activities/88569933
My home made jerk chicken rice & peas sure is gonna taste good tonight!!
So suitably attired off I went on a route I'd done a few weeks ago, a) because its a lovely route & b) because a damn little hill beat me last time as I didn't realise it was in two parts & I'd given it my all on the 1st bit!!Anyway I beat the bugger & then went on to do my longest ever ride of 51.3 miles, smashing my old record by a massive 0.4 miles.
http://www.strava.com/activities/88569933
My home made jerk chicken rice & peas sure is gonna taste good tonight!!
SWSteve
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- Bristol...ish
@stevey it's gorgeous down here in the SW as well. This morning was a bit grey but after 11 we've had non-stop sun.
Just got back from a spin to collect the car from work. decided to go the long way, it could have been longer but the hill at 21 miles was enough to ensure I didn't get too brave. One of the worst near me, I don't see why it isn't on the Top 100 Climbs list, it's a damn sight harder that Cheddar Gorge, but not quite as pretty. Time to look at what's for dinner, and then find something to watch on the googlebox - I haven't stayed in on my own on a Saturday in a long time
http://www.strava.com/activities/88576222
Just got back from a spin to collect the car from work. decided to go the long way, it could have been longer but the hill at 21 miles was enough to ensure I didn't get too brave. One of the worst near me, I don't see why it isn't on the Top 100 Climbs list, it's a damn sight harder that Cheddar Gorge, but not quite as pretty. Time to look at what's for dinner, and then find something to watch on the googlebox - I haven't stayed in on my own on a Saturday in a long time
http://www.strava.com/activities/88576222
BrianEvesham
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- South Littleton, Evesham.
Yes, I'm looking forward to homemade lasagna tonight
Goonerobes
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